Let us embark you on your own flying carpet, and offer you the paradise on earth on a silver tray … You will enjoy the most beautiful scenery with a touch of history and archeology every minute of your vacation .The exquisite moonscape of Cappadocia, the wonderful Mediterranean bays and inlets that used to be pirates'havens, the sandy beaches that stood silent watch as the earliest Merchant ships sailed by…

All making up the setting for a perfect holiday. You will love the melange of east and west in the crowded streets of Istanbul .And you will have an unforgettable experience sailing on the Bosphorus upon the very waves that carried Jason and his argonauts after the Golden Fleece.

History is still alive in Turkey
Countryside excursions will be colored with spectacular panoramas, bringing nature's beauty together with millenia old ruins.

”Cradle of Civilizations”is how Asia Minor is referred to, as you will soon be able to witness for yourself.

Cleopatra,Anthony ,Alexander the Great , Hadrian, St.Paul,John the Evangelist, the Holy Virgin, Süleyman the Magnificent, Mevlana names from books and Hollywood pictures will all come to life as you walk on the same marble streets that your favorite historical characters once treaded. And you can even visit Ephesus, one of the largest archeological excavations currently underway in the world .

Cool Istanbul                                                                                      With the international edition of  Newsweek featuring Istanbul on the front cover  bearing the headline “Cool Istanbul”, the city comfortably takes its place as the “in” destination for discerning travelers. Istanbul, a charismatic city, a city  of infinite diversity and poetic charms as writers waxed lyrical about summer nights in Beyoglu, the old part of  the city..Istanbulities were proud to live in this city.More sophisticated tourists who find their way to the cool restaurants and clubs of Beyoglu, and actually they are pleasently surprised at how stylish the nightlife scene is.Now Istanbul is rediscovering “cosmopolitanism”again, re-engaging with its neighbours, finding diversity in its own native traditions, and in the process, becoming cool.

Istanbul is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.Istanbulites loves the streets as being derivative and fake and love artists who drew their inspiration from things truly Turkish..Indeed Istanbul has a lot of cultural and sportive activities..

Brand new  Formula 1 Istanbul, in other words Formula 1 Turkish Grandprix is very popular..Formula 1 Turkish Grandprix  and the top motorcyle racing event of the year  İstanbul MotoGP motorcyle grandprix,  made the attention of billions  into watch of this  races..But not only with this races, also with the international festivals such as film festivals, jazz festivals,  exhibitions, art&fashion weeks makes Istanbul a world class city.Anytime  when you walk in the street, you have the chance to meet  with a  world  famous writer, politician, musician  such as Jessica Simpson  or  with a  model or a movie star such as Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra or Pamela Anderson.. So travel to Turkey and discover the heritage of the country…

A natural and cultural bridge on the Silk Road, connecting Europe to the Far East…
Beautiful and bountiful, Anatolia has been a passage for countless cultures since as early as 8000 BC and each has left its mark on her soil. You can trace in Turkey almost every civilization appearing in the history of Middle East. From the Lydians who minted the first coin in history to Hittites, Assyrians, Frygians, Troians and Amazons , from Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantian cultures to the most striking monuments of Seljuk and Ottoman art, the land is one vast open air museum. And, building upon this venerable heritage, you will be able to see how the young Turkish Republic created a modern country from the ashes of the First World War. Kemal Atatürk's phoenix will greet you with its faultlessly up to date living standards.

Azure seas and picturesque country roads…
Sailing and “blue voyaging” in the crystal clear coves of the Mediterranean over sunken cities is an alternative to bus travelling. But you can always include some mountain crossings in your trek for extra pleasure.

You will hardly believe the amount of filming you have done or the number of pictures you have taken when you go back.

And all these happy souvenirs will only serve to remind you that you want to return to Turkey!

Shoppers' dreams come true in Turkey…
Shopping in Turkey is simply great. You will love the quality of the buys at bargain prices .You will be proud of your silk carpets, they are number one in the world. You will be able to see the girls weaving carpets and kilim rugs on rudimentary looms up in the mountain villages, and even order your carpet to your own specifications .The beautiful leather goods, oriental jewellery, meerschaum, copper, onyx…Making a choice in the Grand Bazaar is the only trouble you are likely to have.

Discover the gourmet in you…
Turkish cuisine is unanimously acknowledged to be one of the best in the world .The generous meat dishes ,followed by a rich choice of lightly cooked vegetables , with a cup of the famous Turkish coffee to help them settle… Of course you are also offered the very best of international cooking if that is what you want, but the gourment in you will probably demand more and more of the palatial Ottoman banquets .Each meal will be a delightful experience, and you will probably go back with a cook book of Turkish dishes .

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